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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.86, 76.24 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.86, 76.24 and 28.05 is: 42.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.86 : 76.24 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.86/76.24 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.86x = 76.24 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.86x = 2,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.28/50.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.04

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